NSF Request for Comments on Research Performance Progress Report Information Collection

Regs.gov: National Science Foundation

Published February 24th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comment on its submission to OMB for continued clearance of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) information collection. This collection is estimated to require an average of 6.6 hours per report, with approximately 120,000 reports expected annually.

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What changed

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance to extend the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) information collection for three years. This is the second public comment request, following an initial notice that received no comments. The RPPR serves as a common portal for the research community to submit annual project reports to NSF and partner agencies, replacing previous reporting systems.

Regulated entities, specifically researchers who submit project reports, should be aware that comments on this information collection are due within 30 days of publication. While this is a request for comment and not a new rule, failure to comply with future reporting requirements under a valid OMB control number could impact research funding and compliance. The NSF estimates an annual burden of 30,000 public hours for this collection.

What to do next

Submit written comments and recommendations regarding the RPPR information collection within 30 days of publication to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain.
Review the NSF's submission for the RPPR information collection, accessible via www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain.
Ensure compliance with future RPPR submission requirements once OMB clearance is obtained.

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ACTION:

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.

SUMMARY:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published
in the
Federal Register
, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
clearance simultaneously with the publication of this second notice.

DATES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication
of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAmain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using
the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, Randolph Building, 401 Dulaney Street, Alexandria,
VA 22314, or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1-800-877-8339, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (including federal holidays).

Copies of the submission may be obtained by calling 703-292-7556.

NSF may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a currently valid
OMB control number, and the agency informs potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information that such
persons are not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title of Collection: Research Performance Progress Report.

OMB Approval Number: 3145-0221.

Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to extend an information collection for three years.

Use of the Information: NSF developed the RPPR as a service within Research.gov. The service provides a common portal for the research community to manage and submit annual project reports to the National
Science Foundation (NSF) and to partner agencies. This service replaced NSF's annual and interim project reporting capabilities
which resided in the FastLane System.

Complete information about NSF's implementation of the Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) may be found at the following
website: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/rppr/index.jsp.

Burden on the Public: The Foundation estimates that an average of 6.6 hours is expended for each report submitted. An estimated 120,000 reports
are expected during the course of one year for a total of 30,000 public burden hours annually.

Dated: February 23, 2026. Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation. [FR Doc. 2026-03789 Filed 2-24-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555-01-P